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Friday, January 28, 2011

Skindinavia Makeup Finish Sprays - Review & Giveaway!

Hi Bellas,

I'm back with another review. These products have been on my list for a really long time. Today I'll be featuring the Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Sprays. I have seen lots of reviews on them and I really wanted to purchase them at IMATS Pasadena last year but never got around to it. Finishing Sprays are one of those extra special products that really steps up your makeup game. What's the point of spending so long on a look if it doesn't last? That's what these sprays are meant for.

In this video I show you the products and my review. I'll also give a typed review for those unable to watch the video.

I received three different sprays to try - No More Shine, Original, and 10 Years Younger in the 1 oz bottles. These are actually the company's best sellers. Each one has its own purpose and really there's one for everybody. There are actually a total of six different sprays to choose from including the Bridal Makeup Finish, Cool Flash Makeup Finish, and Dance! Makeup Finish.

I've tried a bunch of different setting sprays - MAC Fix +, Pur Minerals Fulvic Mineral Mist, Model in the Bottle Sensitive and Regular Formula, Graftobian Setting Spray, and Kryolan Fixing Spray. They all have their different purposes and advantages. Enkore Makeup did an awesome video on telling us the difference between various facial sprays. It's a great video to watch.

I find that I mainly use MAC Fix + and Model in the Bottle in my kit. I save the theater brands for Halloween and Theatrical Makeup. I wasn't exactly over the moon for any of them, so I was excited to try something new.

In the video, I compare the Skindinavia sprays to what I own. I find that MAC Fix + is great for getting rid of the powdery makeup look but as far as staying power it's just okay. It's better as a refresher. I use Model in the Bottle for brides and other clients that need their makeup to last. It is more of a veil that covers the makeup. I have to be careful though because of the strong alcohol scent and sticky residue.

Testing Out the Sprays

Using this products is pretty self-explanatory. Hold the bottle 8 inches from your face and spritz a few times on your completed face. When I first applied the Skindinavia sprays, I tested each one on my arm to see if I could feel a difference. They all felt like water and dried to a non-sticky touch. As a whole, all three sprays felt the same on my face. They didn't a strong alcohol scent - a good thing! After using them all for a couple of weeks on myself and a few of my friends I was able to compile my findings. To help differentiate between the sprays, I also would test them by spraying one half of my face with one spray and the other side with another. Mind you, my skin type is dry and sensitive. I don't have super oily skin

My Findings

All of the sprays seemed to "set the makeup" at first contact. It took away the powdery look and made the skin seem more radiant. I can definitely say that wearing the makeup spray makes a difference. One day I went without spray on one half of my face and the Original Spray on the other half. I was wearing blush and within one hour the side without spray already faded and the side with spray remained vibrant. Now that I know it works...let's break down the different sprays.

No More Shine Makeup Finish (Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray)

After comparing it to the Original Setting Spray, I noticed that my face definitely seemed more matte as compared to the other side. It didn't have the regular shine to skin but it just seemed more flat. I wouldn't say it was overly matte but it definitely controlled shine.

Original

This is the original makeup setting spray and is pretty universal for all skin types. It sets makeup and holds it up to conditions like heat and humidity. It kept my skin oil free, but it gave me the dewiness of regular skin that I like.

10 Years Younger Makeup Finish (Anti-Aging Makeup Setting Spray)

I can definitely tell that this spray has more moisture properties than the other. This is great for older skin and anyone with drier skin due to skin type or the weather. It's also supposed to prevent slippage into wrinkles and pores which is awesome for more mature skin. I'm not sure if this reverses the aging process but it definitely helps you look younger!

PROS

-oil free and paraben free

-sets makeup

-no weird fragrance or alcohol scent

-different types of sprays for different skin types and purposes

-prevents cakey, too powdery look

CONS

Contains alcohol - many are wary of products that contain alcohol because it dries out your skin

Recommendations: I would recommend in the winter the Anti-Aging Finish because of dry, flaking skin. The 1 oz size bottles are perfect for any makeup artist's kit or for travel or if you just want to test it out. The larger sizes are great to keep at home. For summer, definitely try the other formulas which help resist makeup melting from heat. I think this product is also great for your kit when you're working with talent that has to be under hot lights such as photoshoots or tv work...it'll help refresh and revive the makeup.

i would like to win the original becuz my skin isnt really oily or dry..its right in the middle...i think it would help with keeping my makeup on and keeping mt T zone oil free..ah that would be nice...thx for this giveaway

My user name on YT is trinbagolino...I would like to win the orginal makeup setting spray because I have combination skin and I live on a Caribbean Island and a setting spray that actually works will do wonders for my makeup.

I would love to try the 10 years younger or the oily skin formula. I am 30+ with very oily skin. Nothing that I have tried thus far has worked to combat my oily T-zone without drying out my skin which can tend to cause pre mature aging.

I would love to win the No More Shine spray. My skin is going through a drastic change right now.. I went from having dry patches to an uber-active t-zone!! My makeup slips right off within 3 hours and that wasn't the case a few months ago. I am very frustrated that the foundations I love just doesn't seem to work on my somewhat oily skin now :(

I wanted to do a post abt this not a review :D lol... anywz i'd like to win the bridal :D lol.... m gettin married in 2 months 1 week n belive me non of d sprays hav worked with d humid weather in here.....even MAC Fix+ :D tanx for this giveaway :D

I'd love to win the no more shine so bad!!! I was looking for something like that before summer comes round and my make-up gets blahhh. It would be super cool to use this instead of layering powder on my skin.

Hiiii, first of all, thanks for this giveaway =) I wanna win because I need a good spray to set up my makeup!! =) And I think Id pick "The original" because I dont really have oily nor old skin so I think that would suit me perfectly, I wish I could win!! hahaha =) Love you RenRen <3

I would LOVE to win either the original on or the one for oily skin. I have normal skin on some days and oily skin on others. I would love to try these out. I've been wanting to get a setting spray but I don't know which one to get. This would be a great product to start off with.

Would love to win the 10 Years Younger spray considering my dray skin as well. I usually use a theatrical brand version from Cinema Secrets, and out of all the theatrical brands this is the cheapest but they are work identical on me. Like Model in a Bottle it has that distinct alcohol smell and carrier. I find it can when using it daily since it aggravate my skin over time. My skin also is very sensitive and I constantly have test items to see if my skin likes a product or not.

Would love to win the 10 Years Younger spray considering my dray skin as well. I usually use a theatrical brand version from Cinema Secrets, and out of all the theatrical brands this is the cheapest but they are work identical on me. Like Model in a Bottle it has that distinct alcohol smell and carrier. I find it can when using it daily since it aggravate my skin over time. My skin also is very sensitive and I constantly have test items to see if my skin likes a product or not.

I would absolutely love to win No More Shine Makeup Finish because I have extremely oily skin. I too, have not found a finish spray that fulfills my need to allow makeup to stay on. I've tried everything and nothing seems to work.﻿

I would love to try the 10 Years Younger spray because this winter has been especially harsh in the northeast and my skin is normally dry, but now it's super flaked out dry. Foundation has become a challenge with this dry skin. I would love to have more summery looking skin.

I would love to try either the original or the no more shine ones...some days my skin tends to be oily and some days not soo much. I've never tried a finishing spray before...thanks for the awesome review and giveaway! :)

I own a setting spray by urban decay that i just LOVE but never really knew that there were such a wide range of types from other brands. Since i have oily skin i would love to try the no shine! Thanks Ren!!

I loveee to win the No More Shine Makeup Finish because I have really bad oily skin.When I do my makeup it looks good for the 1st hour but after that it looks so nasty that I have to take my makeup off and do it gain.I want to try this product before buying it that way if it doesn't work for me I won't buy it and my money doesn't go the trash.Thanks Skindinavia for doing the giveaway.

It would be great if I could try out the Original Skindinavia Skinfinish since I find my makeup melting away by mid day and looking dull. Hopefully the spray keeps it looking lovely for as long as I'm out, thanks!

hey renren!i follow you on gfc by Andra and on youtube by bububabydolli would like to try out the Original because i think it would best suit my skin as it is dries really easy :)thanks for this giveawayhuuugs

Hey Ren Ren i love your videos :) I would like to win the "ten years younger" spray bc I NEVER WIN ANY CONTEST!!!!! ..lol Plus ive always wanted to try a finishing spray just too scared and broke to spend $18 on something that i wasnt sure would work.﻿ I have very dry skin so i tend to stay away from powders in the winter but maybe this will help with that.

Hey Ren Ren i love your videos :) I would like to win the "ten years younger" spray bc I NEVER WIN ANY CONTEST!!!!! ..lol Plus ive always wanted to try a finishing spray just too scared and broke to spend $18 on something that i wasnt sure would work.﻿ I have very dry skin so i tend to stay away from powders in the winter but maybe this will help with that.

I'm an aspiring makeup artist myself and would love to have an opportunity to try a product that you've reviewed. I'd like to win the No More Shine please. I can't get my makeup to last to save my life and would like to see if this product would help.

Hi Ren. I'd Like To Win The Original Make-Up Setting Spray Because I Have Never Used A Setting Spray On Myself Or Clients. I Would Want To Be Able To Go In The Club & Not Have Mine Or My Friends Make-Up Sweating Off, Thanks For This Giveaway.

i always wanted to try the no more shine finishing spray because throughout my whole teen years ive always struggled with a very very oily face.i get oily within 2 hours after putting on my makeup in the morning,ive been using the milk of magnesia trick but its still not enough for my face

Hey Ren Ren i love your videos :) I would like to win the "ten years younger" spray bc I NEVER WIN ANY CONTEST!!!!! ..lol Plus ive always wanted to try a finishing spray just too scared and broke to spend $18 on something that﻿ i wasnt sure would work.﻿ I have very dry skin so i tend to stay away from powders in the winter but maybe this will help with that.

Hi Renren, I would love to win the original spare. I would love to win bc I'm a stay home mom and I can't afford things that I want. My hubby the only one that work and the money goes to all the bills. I always enter ur give away but have never win so it would be really﻿ nice if I win. Thanks u!

I would love to win the Original Makeup Finish because to be honest I haven't tried a spray that would help keep my makeup stay put and the past few weeks I've been looking up things that would help and I keep hearing about the MAC Fix + and now the Skindinavia. It's a hard decision because of the price range but none the less it would be a great opportunity to try a brand that you recommended. I love your tutorials!

i would love to win the no more shine spray.I have really oliy skin im in highschool, which means i have pe. after class my eyeshadow and foundation would feel really wet and stuff. My eyeliner would make me look like a panda. So if i do win, the spray would be a lifesaver.Thanks for the giveaway

i would like to win the original ones. because i have combination skin, and i dont want look too matte, but dont want too looks to glowy T___T.i'm really really want to try the finishing make up spray. its very difficult to get the make up product, especially for make up finish. i'm really want to try the original make up finish.

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About Me

Hi Guys, my name is Ren, a 30something Filipino-American residing in Atlanta, and obsessed with everything makeup. I'm a bonafide beauty blogger and freelance makeup artist. All information on this site is my opinion only...please feel free to try out recommended products at techniques at your discretion.

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